A Gift of Sparkles
A heartfelt reflection on grief, friendship, and the power of small acts of kindness, featuring a meaningful digital gift that brought a little light during a difficult time.
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April Rough Draft Challenge: Week 3
We are almost halfway through the Rough Draft Spring Challenge. So that means it’s time for to remember to take care of our body, mind, and eyes so we can finish our drafts strong with great stories and even better health.
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April’s Rough Draft Challenge: Week 2
April’s Rough Draft Challenge is entering its second week. But no matter how well (or not well) your novel is going, don’t forget to have fun! More fun feeds our creativity and makes better art.
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Happy Easter
May you all have a Blessed Easter!
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Easter Brunch for Romance Writers on a Deadline
Next week is Easter Sunday and it’s also Rough Draft Challenge April. So today I’m planning an easy Sunday Brunch with entertaining tips and fun, simple recipes.
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The Cherry Blossoms are Here!
The Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, DC begins this weekend. But the history of the iconic cherry blossom trees, a symbol of friendship between the U.S. and Japan, is long and tortured. Yet it was worth the effort.
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St. Patrick’s Day Movies for a Romance Author
Since St. Patrick’s Day is next week, I wanted to share an updated list of my favorite movies that I watch this time of year. There are movies for adults, kids, and the entire family. I hope you enjoy them too!
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Preparing for Spring While the Snow Still Falls
Stuck in the snow but dreaming of spring? Today I’m talking about how to prepare for spring gardening in mid-February with simple, cozy planning tips.
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Why I’m Rewriting the Kingsmill Courtships Series
Why I’m revisiting and rewriting the Kingsmill Courtships series, from its pandemic beginnings to what it means to expand stories, take books down, and trust the creative process.
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A Cake for a King
Mardi Gras is coming up quickly which means it’s time to make an authentic King Cake just in time for Fat Tuesday–but it has to be eaten before Ash Wednesday. 🙂
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St. Brigid: A Heroine For Our Times
Today is the Feast Day for St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. As a woman who defied the Irish kings of her day, her story is one of courage and determination and perserverance.
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Let’s Celebrate the Birthday of Robert Burns!
Let’s raise a glass to toast Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and the author of Auld Lang Syne. His birthday is this weekend, and I’ve included the recipes for a traditional Burns Supper. Slainte!
